DV's depth, talent covers up string of injuries

Matt Smith, Austin Hicks

With a season-ending injury to senior wide receiver/cornerback
Matt Smith, Austin Hicks, left, is one of the players whose playing
time will increase.

By Darryl Webb, AFN

Cole Preston

With a shoulder injury behind him, junior Cole Preston, bottom,
has been cleared to return to the Thunder.

By Darryl Webb, AFN

Matt Geranen

Senior wide receiver Matt Geranen has flourished since insertion
into the lineup after Shaw Loomer's injury. Geranen is one of
several players for the Thunder who have stepped into the lineup
midseason and fared well.